A big thank you to the PM class and the wonderful birthday surprise you gave me upon meeting you today. I certainly was surprised! I love the boquet of balloons; they brighten up the room so much! And the cookies...oh my. Those are officially my favorite cookie. :)
Thanks for making my afternoon so special!
~Mrs. Perry
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Music Concert This Thursday!
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Recently in music class the kindergarteners have started preparing for their concert Spring Into Summer. It is scheduled for Thursday, June 2nd in the multipurpose room at Grand Ridge Elementary. Because we have six sections of kindergarten, there will be two performances:
9:30 a.m. Thomas, Lanham, Perry a.m.
3:00 p.m. Cooks, Dolen, Perry p.m.
If your student would like to practice at home, we have posted the lyrics on Ms. Badgley’s website at www.wix.com/abadgley/grand-ridge-music. The link is on the “concerts” page.
Attire for the concert is to wear bright colored summer clothes as follows:
· Boys can wear nice pants (no jeans or shorts) and a collared shirt
· Girls can wear a nice skirt, dress, or nice pants (no jeans or shorts) and a blouse
We look forward to seeing you at the concert!
If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to email Ms. Ransom at ransomk@issaquah.wednet.edu
Ms. Ransom
Grand Ridge Music Teacher
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Volunteer Tea
Calling all wonderful volunteers! Please come join us at the Volunteer Tea in honor of YOU!
***Please click on the invitation to read it better.
Scholastic Back Orders
I have a few back ordered books here from the last scholastic order and I can't remember who they belong to. Will you let me know if one of these titles is yours? Thanks!
Spring Is Here! A Story About Seeds
Rainbow Magic The Ocean Fairies Pack
It's Earth Day! (2)
Spring Is Here! A Story About Seeds
Rainbow Magic The Ocean Fairies Pack
It's Earth Day! (2)
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
THANK YOU!!
A LONG overdue thank you to everyone who made my teacher appreciation week so darn special. I seriously was spoiled rotten! From daily drinks and pastries to cute handwritten notes from the kids to a surprising shower of compliments hanging from the ceiling and MUCH MUCH more.
I have to admit that I did feel a little guilty accepting all of your appreciation because honestly, I have THE BEST job in the world and if there were no bills to pay I'd do it for free. I am so blessed to be able to partner with all of you to help each individual child reach their potential.
Here are a few highlights from the week.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
End of the Year Party
Brush off those party hats because kindergarten is going to have an end of the year party on June 10th from 2:15-3:15 at Central Park. This is a walking field trip and you have already signed your permission slips at the beginning of the year.
AM students will need to come back for this party. They can meet us in our classroom at 2pm. Parents of AM students are welcome to join us, but do not need to attend. AM kids will need to be picked up at the end of the day (3:38) if you are leaving them in my care.
More details to follow!
AM students will need to come back for this party. They can meet us in our classroom at 2pm. Parents of AM students are welcome to join us, but do not need to attend. AM kids will need to be picked up at the end of the day (3:38) if you are leaving them in my care.
More details to follow!
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Field Trip Ending Time
We will arrive back at school around 2:45. This is still considered a regular school day for both AM and PM kindergarteners. AM/PM kindergarten releases in June a day earlier than the rest of the school because each class is using that 'last day' hours today on the field trip by going all day.
Each child is expected to return to school ON THE BUS with all of us and stay until the end of the day (3:38). HOWEVER, if you would like to go to the office and check your child out early, you may do so.
PLEASE do not just take your child. I am responsible for accounting for ALL children this whole day. I have been on field trips in the past where parents have mistakenly taken their child from the field trip directly or when we returned to school without going through the proper procedure and I can tell you, that put a few gray hairs on my head!
Thank you for your understanding. Looks like a sunny day!
~Mrs. Perry
Each child is expected to return to school ON THE BUS with all of us and stay until the end of the day (3:38). HOWEVER, if you would like to go to the office and check your child out early, you may do so.
PLEASE do not just take your child. I am responsible for accounting for ALL children this whole day. I have been on field trips in the past where parents have mistakenly taken their child from the field trip directly or when we returned to school without going through the proper procedure and I can tell you, that put a few gray hairs on my head!
Thank you for your understanding. Looks like a sunny day!
~Mrs. Perry
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Field Trip Information
Here are some reminders for the field trip on Thursday.
-Dress for the weather. It might be raining.
-Pack a sack lunch. Something that can be completely thrown away.
-Arrive at school on time (9:05) in the classroom. We will board the bus promptly at 9:30.
-No cameras, cell phones or extras for the kids. The performances do not allow bags of any kind in the performance hall.
-Here is a link to the festival http://giantmagnet.org/
-Dress for the weather. It might be raining.
-Pack a sack lunch. Something that can be completely thrown away.
-Arrive at school on time (9:05) in the classroom. We will board the bus promptly at 9:30.
-No cameras, cell phones or extras for the kids. The performances do not allow bags of any kind in the performance hall.
-Here is a link to the festival http://giantmagnet.org/
End of Year Assessment
Dear Families,
The kindergarten team is getting ready for assessments in June. We formally assess the students three times a year so this will be our third formal assessment. The results of this assessment (as well as other work samples i.e. student journals) will be on the report card in June. These are the concepts that will be assessed:
o Can they write their first & last name using upper & lowercase letters correctly?
o Can they recognize all upper & lowercase letters?
o Do they know all of the letter sounds?
o Can they read and write the sight words? (the, a, my, that, and, I, is, said, we, are, you, have, to, me, go, do, for, he, she, has, with, was, not, see, of)
o Can they sound out 3-letter words?
o Can they write all upper & lowercase letters correctly (using lined paper) from memory?
o Can they recognize rhyming words and produce their own?
o Are they able to isolate the sound they hear at the beginning of a word?
o Can they write using letter sounds (best-guess spelling)?
o Can they write from top to bottom?
o Can they count by 1’s from 1-100?
o Can they count backwards from 20-0?
o Can they count by 2’s from 2-40?
o Can they count by 5’s from 5-100?
o Can they count by 10’s from 10-100?
o Can they write numbers 1-30 (out of order)?
o Can they show a teen number using bundles of 10 sticks and one or more single sticks?
o Can they exchange 1’s for a bundle of 10 and 10’s for a bundle of 100?
o Can they read numbers 10-30?
o Can they split a collection of objects into half?
o Can they compare and order numbers up to 20 using flashcards?
o Can they identify a penny, nickel, dime, quarter, and dollar bill?
o Can they identify tools for measuring temperature (thermometer), time (clock), weight (pan balance), and length (ruler)?
o Can they identify a triangle, square, circle, rectangle, sphere, and cube?
o Can they identify shapes that have line symmetry?
o Can they extend, describe, and create (ab, aabb, aab, etc.) patterns?
o Can they count & sort a group of objects?
o Can they sequence the life cycle of a frog and plant?
o Do they listen and follow directions?
o Do they respond to verbal and non-verbal clues in situations?
o Do they show respect to adults and peers?
o Are they on task during work times?
o Do they contribute appropriately during classroom activities?
The kindergarten team is getting ready for assessments in June. We formally assess the students three times a year so this will be our third formal assessment. The results of this assessment (as well as other work samples i.e. student journals) will be on the report card in June. These are the concepts that will be assessed:
o Can they write their first & last name using upper & lowercase letters correctly?
o Can they recognize all upper & lowercase letters?
o Do they know all of the letter sounds?
o Can they read and write the sight words? (the, a, my, that, and, I, is, said, we, are, you, have, to, me, go, do, for, he, she, has, with, was, not, see, of)
o Can they sound out 3-letter words?
o Can they write all upper & lowercase letters correctly (using lined paper) from memory?
o Can they recognize rhyming words and produce their own?
o Are they able to isolate the sound they hear at the beginning of a word?
o Can they write using letter sounds (best-guess spelling)?
o Can they write from top to bottom?
o Can they count by 1’s from 1-100?
o Can they count backwards from 20-0?
o Can they count by 2’s from 2-40?
o Can they count by 5’s from 5-100?
o Can they count by 10’s from 10-100?
o Can they write numbers 1-30 (out of order)?
o Can they show a teen number using bundles of 10 sticks and one or more single sticks?
o Can they exchange 1’s for a bundle of 10 and 10’s for a bundle of 100?
o Can they read numbers 10-30?
o Can they split a collection of objects into half?
o Can they compare and order numbers up to 20 using flashcards?
o Can they identify a penny, nickel, dime, quarter, and dollar bill?
o Can they identify tools for measuring temperature (thermometer), time (clock), weight (pan balance), and length (ruler)?
o Can they identify a triangle, square, circle, rectangle, sphere, and cube?
o Can they identify shapes that have line symmetry?
o Can they extend, describe, and create (ab, aabb, aab, etc.) patterns?
o Can they count & sort a group of objects?
o Can they sequence the life cycle of a frog and plant?
o Do they listen and follow directions?
o Do they respond to verbal and non-verbal clues in situations?
o Do they show respect to adults and peers?
o Are they on task during work times?
o Do they contribute appropriately during classroom activities?
Monday, May 9, 2011
PM class Volunteers Needed
We now have enough volunteers for our AM class. We are two chaperon's short on the PM class. If you are able to chaperon from the PM class, please email me ASAP! Thanks!
Friday, May 6, 2011
Recess Problems
We have been having a string of complaints with some of the play that is happening at the AM recess. I have told the kids they are no longer allowed to play ANY chasing games or "fighting pretend bad guy" games.
Some of the students involved in this type of imaginative play are taking it too far and are making other kids in the class uncomfortable. I have asked all the kids in the class to report to me if this play continues at recess.
Please have a conversation with your child about things they can do at recess time that do not involve pretend fighting or chasing. There is a huge big toy with slides and bars, ball, and hulu hoops they can play with.
Thank you for your support in this matter. We want all kids to feel safe and happy at recess time.
~Mrs. Perry
Some of the students involved in this type of imaginative play are taking it too far and are making other kids in the class uncomfortable. I have asked all the kids in the class to report to me if this play continues at recess.
Please have a conversation with your child about things they can do at recess time that do not involve pretend fighting or chasing. There is a huge big toy with slides and bars, ball, and hulu hoops they can play with.
Thank you for your support in this matter. We want all kids to feel safe and happy at recess time.
~Mrs. Perry
Thursday, May 5, 2011
ABC Countdown PM Class
ABC Countdown
This year we are counting down to the last day of school. The activities planned for each day are listed below. I hope everyone participates in our special countdown celebration!
May 10th
Art Day- Create a special ABC book.
May 12th
Bus Day – ride the bus to Seattle for our field trip.
May 13th
Color Day – Wear your favorite color for our color review day.
May 16th
Did you know? - Bring in an interesting fact to share with the class.
May 17th
Estimation Day – Lots of jars filled with various objects. Can you estimate how many in each jar? .
Favorite snack day – bring your favorite individual snack today!
May 19th
Graphing Day –bring in a special rock and we will graph: colors, size, texture, etc.
May 20th
Hat Day – Wear a hat in the classroom.
May 23rd
Ice Cream Bars
May 24th
Joke Day – write or type out an appropriate joke to share in the class joke book.
Kindness Day – Show extra kindness to fellow Grand Ridge friends.
May 26th
Letter of the Week Review Day
May 27th
Memory Day – Make a class book of our favorite Kindergarten memories.
May 31st
N umber Day—How many different ways can you count to 100?
Outside Day – spend extra time outside today.
June 2nd
Play Day – bring a board or card game to share.
June 3rd
Quiet Day – who will be the quietest student in our class?
June 6th
Racing Numbers– How many numbers can you write in a minute?
June 7th
Sing Along- We will sing some of our favorite kindergarten songs.
T-Shirt Day – Wear your favorite T-shirt to School.
June 9h
Uplift someone day – give compliments to each other.
Vegetable Day – Bring a vegetable to share with classmates while watching a Video.
June 10th
Walk – We will take a walk around the Grand Ridge grounds.
EXciting surprise!
June 13th
Year End Clearance Day – We will be cleaning and clearing out our room. Clean up tables and the room.
June 14th
Zip Up Your Backpacks and Have a Terrific Summer. Last day of school!
This year we are counting down to the last day of school. The activities planned for each day are listed below. I hope everyone participates in our special countdown celebration!
May 10th
Art Day- Create a special ABC book.
May 12th
Bus Day – ride the bus to Seattle for our field trip.
May 13th
Color Day – Wear your favorite color for our color review day.
May 16th
Did you know? - Bring in an interesting fact to share with the class.
May 17th
Estimation Day – Lots of jars filled with various objects. Can you estimate how many in each jar? .
Favorite snack day – bring your favorite individual snack today!
May 19th
Graphing Day –bring in a special rock and we will graph: colors, size, texture, etc.
May 20th
Hat Day – Wear a hat in the classroom.
May 23rd
Ice Cream Bars
May 24th
Joke Day – write or type out an appropriate joke to share in the class joke book.
Kindness Day – Show extra kindness to fellow Grand Ridge friends.
May 26th
Letter of the Week Review Day
May 27th
Memory Day – Make a class book of our favorite Kindergarten memories.
May 31st
N umber Day—How many different ways can you count to 100?
Outside Day – spend extra time outside today.
June 2nd
Play Day – bring a board or card game to share.
June 3rd
Quiet Day – who will be the quietest student in our class?
June 6th
Racing Numbers– How many numbers can you write in a minute?
June 7th
Sing Along- We will sing some of our favorite kindergarten songs.
T-Shirt Day – Wear your favorite T-shirt to School.
June 9h
Uplift someone day – give compliments to each other.
Vegetable Day – Bring a vegetable to share with classmates while watching a Video.
June 10th
Walk – We will take a walk around the Grand Ridge grounds.
EXciting surprise!
June 13th
Year End Clearance Day – We will be cleaning and clearing out our room. Clean up tables and the room.
June 14th
Zip Up Your Backpacks and Have a Terrific Summer. Last day of school!
ABC Countdown AM Class
ABC Countdown AM
This year we are counting down to the last day of school. The activities planned for each day are listed below. I hope everyone participates in our special countdown celebration!
May 10th
Art Day- Create a special ABC book.
May 11th
Banana Day - bring a banana for snack!
May 12th
Color Day – Wear your favorite color for our color review day.
May 13th
Did you know? - Bring in an interesting fact to share with the class.
May 16th
Estimation Day – Lots of jars filled with various objects. Can you estimate how many in each jar? .
May 17th
Favorite snack day – bring your favorite individual snack today!
May 18th
Graphing Day –bring in a special rock and we will graph: colors, size, texture, etc.
May 19th
Hat Day – Wear a hat in the classroom.
May 20rd
Ice Cream Bars
May 23th
Joke Day – write or type out an appropriate joke to share in the class joke book.
May 24th
Kindness Day – Show extra kindness to fellow Grand Ridge friends.
May 25th
Letter of the Week Review Day
May 26th
Memory Day – Make a class book of our favorite Kindergarten memories.
May 27st
N umber Day—How many different ways can you count to 100?
May 31st
Outside Day – spend extra time outside today.
June 1nd
Play Day – bring a board or card game to share.
June 2rd
Quiet Day – who will be the quietest student in our class?
June 3th
Racing Numbers– How many numbers can you write in a minute?
June 6th
Sing Along- We will sing some of our favorite kindergarten songs.
June 7th
T-Shirt Day – Wear your favorite T-shirt to School.
June 8h
Uplift someone day – give compliments to each other.
June 9th
Vegetable Day – Bring a vegetable to share with classmates while watching a Video.
June 10th
Walk – We will take a walk around the Grand Ridge grounds.
June 13th
EXciting surprise!
June 14th
Year End Clearance Day – We will be cleaning and clearing out our room. Clean up tables and the room.
June 15th
Zip Up Your Backpacks and Have a Terrific Summer. Last day of school!
This year we are counting down to the last day of school. The activities planned for each day are listed below. I hope everyone participates in our special countdown celebration!
May 10th
Art Day- Create a special ABC book.
May 11th
Banana Day - bring a banana for snack!
May 12th
Color Day – Wear your favorite color for our color review day.
May 13th
Did you know? - Bring in an interesting fact to share with the class.
May 16th
Estimation Day – Lots of jars filled with various objects. Can you estimate how many in each jar? .
May 17th
Favorite snack day – bring your favorite individual snack today!
May 18th
Graphing Day –bring in a special rock and we will graph: colors, size, texture, etc.
May 19th
Hat Day – Wear a hat in the classroom.
May 20rd
Ice Cream Bars
May 23th
Joke Day – write or type out an appropriate joke to share in the class joke book.
May 24th
Kindness Day – Show extra kindness to fellow Grand Ridge friends.
May 25th
Letter of the Week Review Day
May 26th
Memory Day – Make a class book of our favorite Kindergarten memories.
May 27st
N umber Day—How many different ways can you count to 100?
May 31st
Outside Day – spend extra time outside today.
June 1nd
Play Day – bring a board or card game to share.
June 2rd
Quiet Day – who will be the quietest student in our class?
June 3th
Racing Numbers– How many numbers can you write in a minute?
June 6th
Sing Along- We will sing some of our favorite kindergarten songs.
June 7th
T-Shirt Day – Wear your favorite T-shirt to School.
June 8h
Uplift someone day – give compliments to each other.
June 9th
Vegetable Day – Bring a vegetable to share with classmates while watching a Video.
June 10th
Walk – We will take a walk around the Grand Ridge grounds.
June 13th
EXciting surprise!
June 14th
Year End Clearance Day – We will be cleaning and clearing out our room. Clean up tables and the room.
June 15th
Zip Up Your Backpacks and Have a Terrific Summer. Last day of school!
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
URGENT! CHAPERONS NEEDED!
Here's the update on our chaperon situation. As of right now, we only have 1 confirmed chaperon for AM and 0 confirmed chaperons for PM.
We need 5 chaperons per class in order for our classes to go on this field trip. Please let me know asap if you are able to chaperon ($24.45) on this trip.
Thank you!
~Mrs. Perry
We need 5 chaperons per class in order for our classes to go on this field trip. Please let me know asap if you are able to chaperon ($24.45) on this trip.
Thank you!
~Mrs. Perry
Seattle Center Field Trip
Next Thursday May 12th is our field trip to the Seattle International Children's Festival. Most of the field trip forms have been sent in but there are a few still out. I need all money to be turned in by tomorrow. The office needs to deposit the money and pay for the buses and festival.
We are in need of 2 more chaperons for the afternoon class. Right now our numbers are 1 adult to five children. If we have two more volunteers that would make the numbers go down to 1 adult to 3 children which is much more manageable when touring the Seattle Center.
Please let me know by EMAIL if you are able to chaperon. You would need to pay $24.45 admission fee and would be able to ride the bus with us. Joy of joys, I know. :)
I'm looking forward to this enriching and fun afternoon!
~Mrs. Perry
We are in need of 2 more chaperons for the afternoon class. Right now our numbers are 1 adult to five children. If we have two more volunteers that would make the numbers go down to 1 adult to 3 children which is much more manageable when touring the Seattle Center.
Please let me know by EMAIL if you are able to chaperon. You would need to pay $24.45 admission fee and would be able to ride the bus with us. Joy of joys, I know. :)
I'm looking forward to this enriching and fun afternoon!
~Mrs. Perry
Monday, May 2, 2011
May Scholastic Order
The May Scholastic book order will only be available online. Please go to the Scholastic site to view the books. The deadline for the May order is May 13th.
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